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GV10 VTP

2010 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

52,464 mi
Last recorded52,464 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2010 Land Rover Defender58,096 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV10 VTP
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year2010
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 52,464 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 49,840 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 49,835 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 46,580 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,237 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 41,749 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 39,740 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2020 39,740 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2019 37,813 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 35,573 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 33,209 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 30,734 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 28,225 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 24,664 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 21,440 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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GV10 VTP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2010 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 58,096 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GV10 VTP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 16 years old, this Land Rover Defender is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GV10 VTP registered?

GV10 VTP is a 2010 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 13 July 2010.

Is GV10 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV10 VTP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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